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NBA Investigates Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter for Betting Anomalies

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Find out how the NBA is looking into prop betting irregularities involving a Raptors player! ๐Ÿ€

The NBA is currently investigating betting anomalies surrounding Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter. League spokesperson Tim Frank confirmed that the investigation is focused on prop bets related to Porter's performances in two games. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic also confirmed Porter's involvement in the investigation into gambling irregularities. The team reacted to the news, emphasizing the importance of staying away from sports gambling for professional players.

In the midst of the investigation, the spotlight is on Jontay Porter, a backup center for the Raptors, as the NBA delves into prop betting issues concerning him. The probe has brought attention to the broader topic of sports gambling and its implications within the professional basketball realm. While the NBA looks into the situation, both fans and analysts await further developments in this intriguing case.

In a game overshadowed by the investigation, the short-handed Nets managed to out-grind the Raptors, with Trendon Watford and Nic Claxton shining on the court. Watford scored a season-high 19 points, while Claxton's strong rebounding performance helped the Nets break a six-game losing streak. Dennis Schroder's return to Toronto also garnered attention, showcasing a competitive matchup despite the off-court distractions.

The Toronto Raptors expressed their surprise at the investigation, stating they were unaware of any issues involving Jontay Porter prior to the news surfacing. As the NBA continues its inquiry, the basketball world remains captivated by the unfolding story of gambling allegations within the league.

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NBA 'looking into' betting anomalies involving Toronto Raptors ... (CNN)

The NBA is โ€œlooking intoโ€ anomalies involving prop bets pertaining to Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, league spokesperson Tim Frank told CNN.

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NBA investigating Raptors' Jontay Porter after betting irregularities (The Guardian)

The league is investigating the Toronto forward's performances in two games after a Sportsbook reported inconsistencies in prop betting markets.

Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter subject of NBA's gambling ... (Cornwall Seaway News)

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic confirmed late Monday that Porter is the subject of an NBA investigation into irregularities on prop betting involving him.

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Raptors react to Jontay Porter gambling investigation: 'It's just part of ... (The Athletic)

TORONTO โ€” The rule of thumb about professional basketball players gambling on sports is easy enough to grasp. โ€œI think it's just simple: Just stay away from ...

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NBA investigating Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter for betting issue (Sports Business Journal)

Raptors C Jontay Porter is the subject of an investigation by the NBA looking into irregularities on prop betting involving him.

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NBA investigating Raptors' Jontay Porter over betting irregularities ... (Business Mirror)

THE NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations, something Raptors coach Darko Rajakoviฤ‡ said he ...

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Jontay Porter probe puts spotlight on sports gambling (CityNews)

Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter (34) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, March 11, 2024, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP).

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Schroder leads Nets past Raptors 96-88; Toronto backup ... (CTV Toronto)

Dennis Schroder's return to Toronto was supposed to be his chance to get a measure of revenge against his former teammates but his comeback was overshadowed ...

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Raptors Share Initial Reactions to Jontay Porter Investigation (Sports Illustrated)

The Toronto Raptors say they were unaware of anything untoward involving Jontay Porter until news of the investigation broke Monday night.

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Short-handed Nets out-grind Raptors (Brooklyn Daily Eagle)

Second-year forward Trendon Watford scored a season-high 19 points and Nic Claxton pulled down 16 boards as the Nets ended a six-game slide with defense and ...

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NBA: Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets (ๆ–ฐๅŽ็ฝ‘)

Mouhamadou Gueye (front) of Toronto Raptors makes a layup during the 2023-2024 NBA regular season game between Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets in Toronto, ...

Schroder, Watford score 19 apiece, Nets beat Raptors 96-88 to snap ... (Cornwall Seaway News)

TORONTO (AP) โ€” Dennis Schroder scored 19 points against his former team, Trendon Watford had 11 of his season-high 19 points in the second quarter and the ...

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NBA Investigating Raptors Center Jontay Porter Over Suspicious ... (Front Office Sports)

Porter is under investigation by the NBA after multiple "irregularities" with his prop bets in recent games.

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On Jontay Porter, the rise of sports betting, and toxic masculinity (RaptorsHQ)

The Jontay Porter situation was inevitable, it just coincidentally happened to a Raptors player first. The real question is larger: Is gambling causing the ...

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Toronto police not investigating Raptors centre Porter amid match ... (TSN)

Toronto police say they are not investigating Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter, who is the subject of an NBA gambling probe.

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Raptors reeling after Porter gambling allegations (CKWS)

The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for allegedly ...

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Toronto police not investigating Raptors centre (CJOB)

Toronto police say they are not investigating Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter, who is the subject of an NBA gambling probe.

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EXPLAINER: Raptors' Jontay Porter gambling controversy for ... (Toronto Sun)

You might be wondering what exactly Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is being investigated for.

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Toronto police not investigating Raptors centre Porter amid match ... (Toronto Star)

Toronto police say they are not investigating Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter, who is the subject of an NBA gambling probe.

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Porter betting scandal the latest in a chaotic Raptors season (TSN)

The Raptors chaotic season started seven months ago with an unprecedented lawsuit. Since then Toronto has faced massive franchise-altering trades, ...

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